Impact of Factors That Influence Procurement Performance in Construction Industry of Pakistan

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of factors that influence procurement performance on Pakistan's construction industry. The prime objective of this research was to figure out how procurement criteria in Rawalpindi and Islamabad is impacting construction sector procurement performance. In addition, the study aimed to investigate which factors are more important and critical for the smooth supplier selection process in construction companies these days. Various procurement performance determinants are described in the literature. Moreover, the study also defines the significance of each determinant. A questionnaire was used to collect the data. A total of 152 respondents were contacted. Analysis has been carried out with statistical methods using SPSS software. Regression method has been used in inferential analysis so that hypothesis can be tested easily. These methods have been selected to know more about the topic in detail and according to the nature of the topic. The general finding of the study is that different factors in the impact of factors that influence procurement performance. The study concluded that apart from other important factors, Quality, Services, Information and Communication and lead time from the supplier are more important in procurement management. The outcome of this research can be helpful for the construction companies for supplier selection. The study brings to limelight the determinants that ought to be focused more when a company carries out the factors that influence procurement performance in construction industry of Pakistan.